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Senate Legislation Introduced to Expand Chiropractic Benefit Within VA Health Care SystemThe American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and the Association of Chiropractic Colleges (ACC) today commended Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., for introducing legislation in the U.S. Senate designed to fully integrate chiropractic as a covered service within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system.
Your CSRI Representatives Met your Washington, DC Legislators
On Thursday, February 26, 2009, Drs. Bridgham, Donovan and Donahue met with our Washington legislators to discuss national chiropractic issues.
Predicted Shortfall of Primary Care Doctors Emphasizes the Need for Chiropractic Physicians
The Associated Press reported this week that only two percent of graduating medical students indicated that they plan to work in primary care internal medicine, raising worries on Capitol Hill and beyond about a looming shortage of primary care doctors. This news comes on the eve of a presidential election where both candidates are featuring health care reform as a key component of their campaign.
Alarm Rings in Lousiana—Time for the Profession to Wake Up
With the closing of the Louisiana legislative session it became even more apparent to me that the external influences on the chiropractic profession (and healthcare in general) are moving—in a very organized fashion—to use the literature (or the lack thereof) to make decisions regarding payment policies of the insurance industry (both health and workers’ compensation insurance).
Dr. Matthew Stone opens chiropractic office in Burrillville
BURRILLVILLE - Dr. Matthew Stone, who grew up in the area, has returned home to open a chiropractic practice, although he came to this by a circuitous route.
Standard Process Commits over $250,000 to Foundation for Chiropractic Progress
Standard Process, Inc ®, a Wisconsin-based manufacturer of whole food nutritional supplements, has pledged more than $250,000 to the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress. The funds will support the Foundation’s national initiative to educate the general public about the benefits of chiropractic care. Prior to a December 2006 donation of $50,000, Standard Process had already donated $115,000.
Chiropractic Research
Chiropractic Research
Numerous studies have shown that chiropractic treatment is both safe and effective. The following are excerpts from a few of the more recent studies. By examining the research supporting chiropractic care, you will find that chiropractic offers tremendous potential in meeting today’s health care challenges
Translating Research Into Practice
Translating Research Into Practice 2007 from the Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research
Chiropractors say Senate Bill is Out of Alignment
A lot of people choose to visit their chiropractors; sometimes even before their physicians when something's wrong. But chiropractors say a bill in the U.S. Senate could take away insurance coverage for many of their patients.